Chapter 4: Desktop Operation
Installing Your Printer for
Windows Me
In order to use your printer with your WinBook notebook, you will need to set up the printer drivers and printer settings. If your printer came with an installation disk or CD, you can follow the directions that came with the printer. If not, you can install the printer software by following the directions below.
1.Select Start/Settings/Printers and then Add Printer. (Figure 4.7)
2.In the “Add Printer Wizard,” click on Next. (Figure 4.8)
3.You will be asked to identify the printer as local or network. (Figure 4.9)
4.Scroll through the list of manufacturers and printers to find yours. (Figure 4.10) If your model is not listed here, check your printer documentation for a com- patible printer to use as a source of the printer driver.
5.The program will then ask you to identify the connection for that printer (usually LPT1). (Figure 4.11)
6.You will then be prompted for a name for this printer. You can accept the default (e.g. DeskJet 682C), but you can choose any name you want (e.g. Old Betsy). If you are going to be
Figure 4.8: Add Printer Wizard
Figure 4.9: Add Printer Wizard
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